Marin is definitely my fave (I was laughing so hard watching the Q/A stuff and seeing how little she seemed to care about it all), but Okamari is right up there too, largely thanks to her blog (thanks again, Estrea!). She is just so goofy and endearing, and I love how she makes little asides to herself in her entries.

I like it! Certainly more in line with what I was hoping for from the band, rather than a bunch of covers from Up-Front artists. It was also nice to see Marin playing some lead guitar; usually in concerts it seems she generally keeps the rhythm down while Yuki handles most leads.

Hopefully Nee-san can keep practising composition and supply Lovendor with original songs (probably a pipe dream, I know). I mean, I know it's Reina's group and all, but there are other Japanese bands where the "leader" is not always the main songwriter (or singer).

^Just FYI, Nee-san has been writing songs and getting Okamari to sing them for her (since she admits she can't sing well and needed to hear how it sounded, so okamari became her....test singer? Is there a term for it?). It might be some time before the agency approves them for release as Lovendor songs though? But it's a good start

Even after I’ve turned 20I still don’t feel like an adultWhen I finally look around meMy friends have all grown up splendidly

Being told that I lack common senseOr that I’m dumbI hate being ignorant of the ways of the world

I try my hardest to find the right path even though I’m awkwardI really want to turn my eyes away from realityBut I can’t be an adult without knowing anythingYou can’t start learning from only what you already know

After I turned 20I get treated as if I’m already an adultI start receiving voting slipsBut I’m still mentally stuck in cram schoolAnd it bewilders me

To be thought of as a child who understands nothingThat’s really offensive too

I struggle hard while still being awkwardI feel confused by the world around meBut I can’t do anythingAnd I don’t want to grow upMy true feelings tremble in the midst of my confusion

I try my hardest to find the right path even though I’m awkwardI really want to turn my eyes away from realityHow much time do I have left to grow up?I will grow older even while I’m still confusedWhat can I turn my awkwardness into?I’m growing upI’m growing up

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How much do I love this song? Probably too much. I've been looping it for days. It's a coming-of-age song written for young adults who are new to this whole adult business. Perfect for Lovendor really, who are all in their early 20s. It spoke to my heart, because I know how it feels to grow older and not really grow up yet but how much time do I have left? Damn. This is really a great song.